Should I go for something cheaper my first go round, or get more info about this one?

Be nice to the inspector , contact a civil engineer , ask them what it will take to pass , it will cost you , but its cheaper than tearing up and re doing asphalt .

The newbie could have gotten the information at a much, much cheaper price but the newbie bought in because of the hype.Now...having said that...when I started there was no Biggerpockets and I had to pay the gurus so I can learn.

However, the one advantage that most lots have to rentals and expandable houses is that they’re much cheaper than buying a constructed building.

But if this is a cash flow play, then you need a cheaper price or higher rents.

Cash is cheaper and faster.

I'd have still loved the stained concrete but I just couldn't get it done cheaper or faster than tile.

Rehabbers or developers can do the remediation much cheaper than a remediation company.

Economists had expected a stronger labor market and cheaper gas to lead to more shopping, but that effect hasn’t panned out.

You say you don't want it done right and not cheap, but all you talk about is price ;)  Pricing on labor seems fair... could you get it for cheaper...?